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Around here I'm celebrating that Anna's iron levels are finally in the normal range. She's been taking supplements for quite awhile and was released from them by the doctor on Friday. The best thing about that is that she doesn't need any more blood tests anytime soon. Taking toddler to have their blood taken multiple times is not fun for anyone.
Around here I'm wanting to wear more dresses. And get a pair of white jeans. Must be spring.
Around here I'm adding a few new products to my cart at Two Peas. Especially loving Crate Paper's new Portrait Collection.
Around here I'm wishing I lived closer to an Ikea (it's a 2-hour drive).
Around here I'm so feeling so thankful and humbled for the excitement around my Scrapbook On The Road self-paced class. Thank you.
Around here the piles you saw in my office two weeks ago have multiplied and the space on both my desk and my table seem to be getting smaller by the minute.
Around here I finished reading Mama Zen: Walking The Crooked Path of Motherhood and immediately ordered Karen's other book Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions For An Ordinary Life. I really liked Mama Zen. It fit me, the place I'm at, and where I want to be. It's actually helped me a couple times this past week when I was close to having not-so-good-mama-moments. There were quite a few places throughout the book that really spoke to me - it's likely that I will read it again.
Around here I walked into the living room on Saturday night to find Simon sitting on the floor snuggling with Lily. It was super precious and special and not something he does often.
Around here I loved listening to Jen Lee's new Story Simple recording over at the Wish Studio. "Rainbow. Rainbow." I love that.
Around here Adele's new album 21 is on repeat.
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I agree on spring! I was drooling over some skirts in the Lands End catalog that came yesterday. So hard thinking "less" when it's spring.....
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I always love the book suggestions you post. I will definitely have to check out Mama Zen.
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Awesome post! My nearest Ikea? 5 hours... Needless to say, I have never been!!!
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Ali, How is your leg pain? I remember you mentioned you were not able to run. I hope you are feeling better...My IKEA is 4 hours :( They need more of them:)
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Ended up that I have an issue with my psoras muscle - essentially it connects your leg to your spine. Still no running - lots of stretching.
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When my daughter was Anna's age she was diagnosed with a virus in her bone marrow - basically her bone marrow stopped producing red blood cells. For about 3 months we had to go get poked first 2 times a week for 6 weeks then once a week for the last 6 weeks. The Dr. could not determine if it was a type of leukemia until her blood count returned to normal and stayed there for the last month. Scary stuff for kids and parents getting poked all the time and having to take the extra iron on top of there daily vitamin. I am glad Anna's blood levels have returned to normal!
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Oh Karla - I can only imagine. This last time we went she totally knew what was going on and what was coming and it was the toughest of the six or so visits. Hoping that all is will with your daughter.
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I am so loving your Scrapbooking on the Road project that I purchased the other day. The videos are great and the handouts perfect. To anyone who is on the fence, order it. You will be glad you did. I swung by Etsy to look for some supplies (a lot of the ones you suggested were sold out. Boo) and I found some fab 7 Gypsies items. Can't wait until they come in the mail! And I really can't wait for Alaska this summer :)
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Cool Jen - thanks for the great feedback!
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Glad the iron stuff is over. Went through that with a few of my children for so long. Now I am going through the same thing after a major surgery. At least I know what to expect :)
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So glad to hear no more shots for Anna! I had to take one of my sons for regular blood testing for allergies starting at 10 months... not fun at all. Also, love your dress and boots. :) We will not be having spring anytime soon here in Maine... just got 2 feet of snow over the past two days. It always surprises me to see pictures with grass in them at this time of the year.
Thanks for posting books that you read. I've just started Sabbath: and am loving it. :)
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Thanks for the pointer to the Wish Studio (and Jen -- LOVE hearing Jen speak her words. Something so powerful in that. Still, in awe over your introduction of her in your Y&T class -- she inspires so much in me. Maybe that's how it is with story tellers? We just cannot get enough?).
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I think so Liz :).
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I guess you took this photo using the self-timer again, right? As I have a hard time getting friends with my focus when using the self-timer, Would you mind sharing how you set the focus when working with it? Thanks!
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For that one I didn't do anything special - just set the camera on a chair and pushed the button and ran around to the front :). Depending on how far away I am from the camera for the shot, sometimes I'll stick my hand out in front of the camera and push the shutter button half-way down to get it to focus before pushing it all the way down and running around to take the shot.
LOTS of experimentation.
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LOVE the boots A (but then I am a shoe girl :)
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I keep wanting to wear more dresses too, but find myself not putting them on in the morning. I think I need to find mroe that seem workable for everyday WAHM life. Any suggestions are appreciated!
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Those are the kinds I'm looking for too :). I've been looking at JCrew and Anthropologie...still looking.
Love the dress Ali - you look great in it! I often like Title Nine and Patagonia's dresses for clothes you can also wear around the house with kids.
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Glad Anna is well. I remember a blood draw on one of my babies when they were 10 months old.....sooo strong, soooo scared, took four adults to get the needle in and hold baby. So glad you don't have to do that with your girl regularly anymore!
I haven't read Mama Zen, I'll have to check her out. Anything that helps usher in calm waters when they are rough, choppy, and threatening to grow larger is a sweet thing.
Another sweet bit? Those sibling cuddles. They just make the heart sweell...well, I know they make mine swell with joy. And while I'm sure it brings a smile to almost any parent's face, when autism is a factor (as it is in our family too), it is all the more special. :>
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DONT DO IT!! This is OREGON - there are NO white pants here! White pants only look good in the store. Or maybe in places like LA or NYC. They will be dirty in the cuffs before you even get from the car to a starbucks. lol! ;P
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HA! That's why I'm looking for ankle length!
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Hi Ali! That picture of you is so cute! May I ask where you got those cute boots? Thanks!!
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Those are from Boden about 4 or 5 years ago.
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Awesome document...really cool words + photo. So happy for you with Anna...our daughter had seizures and was in treatment from 5 years to around 13. Worry roller coaster I'm glad we're all off of.
Ditto on those boots with that dress...and the white jeans. :)
SO intrigued about the On the Road class...maybe when I finish Y & T! Which I am LOVING...and OLW...both are really really cool. Great materials and love your teaching style, Ali!
Have a great day!
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Hi!
Glad to hear Anna's levels are good!
Ali, I was wondering if you would be able to hook me up with someone who might have a set of the PINK PAISLEE page protectors that I can buy off of them.
I have posted on the class site as well. If anyone is reading this and has a set please e-mail me at mama2joey@msn.com
Fingers crossed and waiting patiently in Canada,
Vicki
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hey Ali! If you ever want to do a trip to IKEA, I am ALWAYS game! I just made a trip this weekend...fun new outdoor stuff too! Seriously, if you need a IKEA road-trip partner...lemme know! cheers!
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That would be awesome Sarah - I'd love to go with you sometime!
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Oh Ali. I'm loving your scrapbook on the road class. I just read that you're thinking of doing one for Disney. I have tons of pics from a December Disney trip. Can't wait for your class to be posted.
Regina
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Adele's new album is rocking in my car, on my work computer, and on my iPod. Love her!!!
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